Kim Dae-seok's Yellow Croaker Bean Sprout Kimchi Soup

• bean sprouts 150g
• fresh kimchi 300g
• water 1.4L
• kimchi broth 1 cup (200ml)
• dried anchovies half handful
• yellow croaker flakes half handful
• minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
• onion 1/4 piece
• green chili pepper 1 piece
• red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
• anchovy sauce 1/2 tablespoon
• salt 2 pinches
• green onion 1/2 stalk

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Pre-microwaving frozen dried anchovies and yellow croaker flakes for 30 seconds removes moisture and unpleasant fishy odors, resulting in a cleaner, clearer broth.
• Adding bean sprouts too early and cooking them for too long makes them thin and tough. To keep their crisp texture, add them only after the kimchi has been sufficiently cooked.
• Avoid adding salt or sauce during cooking, as osmotic pressure can cause bean sprouts to lose their freshness and become rubbery. Always season just before finishing the dish.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a refreshing, cleansing soup to soothe the stomach after excessive drinking.
• ⭐Home cooks wanting to create a rich, savory broth using leftover fresh kimchi and affordable bean sprouts.
• ⭐Cooking enthusiasts interested in mastering the precise timing of ingredient addition to preserve the natural crunch of ingredients.